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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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